Bear spotted in Lawrence Township

In an email to The Trentonian, the bear was initially spotted near the backyard fence of Bill and Helene Plank’s home on Allegheny Avenue. According to the Planks, Helene Plank initially saw the bear and when she alerted her husband, Bill Plank, the bear had hopped the fence and started dining on birdseed from the bird feeder. With the bear inside the yard, the Planks called 911.

According to Lawrence police, an officer was sent to the home at 7:48 p.m. and soon after, the bear was herded off the property without further incident.